Week of February 21-24, 2012

I hope everyone had a good long weekend.

Science: We are continuing our study of the scientific method. We are learning to think like scientists, particularly when creating and conducting experiments.

Social Studies:Now that we have learned about the 13 colonies we are going on to study the causes of the American Revolution. It was an exciting time in our history that we will be learning about.

Some upcoming dates include:

• March 6 –McTeacher Night at the Willard McDonald’s
• March 9 –3rd Quarter Ends
• March 9 –Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.)
• March 10 –18 - Spring Break
• March 20 –Grade Cards Issued

C. Fielding

 

 

Week of February 6-10, 2012

This week in science we are continuing to study the scientific method. We are getting to put that into practice by doing experiments such as seeing which liquid dissolves the color off of an M&M first.

In social studies we are finishing up the 13  colonies. We will have a test next Thursday, February 16. The students are in the process of completing a study  guide.

We will be having a Valentine’s Day party on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 3:00p.m. I believe that Ms. McClain is in the process of contacting parents that had earlier indicated they were interested in helping. I passed out a class list today for those that want to prepare Valentines. I told the class they do not have to bring Valentines but if they bring any they have to bring one for everyone–all or nothing. They will also need to bring something to get them in–a fancy box or a sack will do fine. They can’t bring the box before Tuesday as I have no place to store them.

Thanks,

C. Fielding

Week of January 30 – February 3

Social Studies: We are studying the original 13 English colonies. We are comparing and contrasting the 3 regions–the New England, the Middle, and the Southern colonies.

Science: We are continuing the Scientific Method. We will be using the scientific method to create and execute the steps of a valid scientific experiment.

C. Fielding

WEEK OF JANUARY 17-20, 2012

Social Studies: We have a test over Chapter 4 on Wednesday. We will play review games on Tuesday and then Thursday we will start studying the 13 colonies.

Science: We are nearing the end of our matter unit. We will schedule a test and then begin learning the scientific method.

C. Fielding

WEEK OF JANUARY 9-13, 2012

I hope you all had a nice break. We are back and jumping right into our school studies.

Science: We are continuing with the study of matter. We are learning about volume, mass, weight, density, and phases of matter among other things.

Social Studies: We have finished another chapter and will be having a test next Wednesday, January 18. I will be sending a study guide home before the weekend.

Students are out of school all day for observation of  Martin Luther King, Jr., Day next Monday, January 16.

C. Fielding

December 19-21, 2011

This is the last week of the 2nd quarter and the first 1st semester. We will be making sure all of the work owed is turned in. Grade cards will go home after we get back from winter holiday.

Because of winter holiday it is a short week. Students will be dismissed after lunch at 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday.

I hope everyone will have a restful and relaxing time over the break. I want to thank the parents who are sending things for the party. The students will really appreciate it.

Science: We are continuing our study of matter.

Social Studies: We are continuing our study of the first colonies in the “new world.”

Sincerely,

C. Fielding

This is a copy of a note that will go home 12-13-11

Winter Party

Our Winter party will be on Wednesday, December 21.  It is an early out day—students will be dismissed at 12:30 P.M.  We have an assembly that day and we will watch the movie “Polar Express.” It will be an all morning event.

While watching the movie, we will be enjoying hot chocolate and snacks. If you would be interested in sending items, that would be great!  Please contact me by sending back this note or e-mailing me to let me know what you will send.

_____ hot chocolate powder mix for 26 people (send by December 19th)

_____ Styrofoam cups (26) (send by December 19th)

_____ donuts  (to be sent December 21)

_____ fruit  (to be sent  December 21)

_____ cookies  (to be sent  December 21)

 I will be sending home a goody bag with each student.  If you would like to donate an item for the bag (26 students), please let me know. I will need these items by December 19th.        

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Fielding

 

WEEK OF DECEMBER 12-16, 2011

We are on the countdown to our winter holiday–but we have got work to do until then.

Science: We are beginning our study of matter and measurement. We will be learning about different types of observation, quantitative and qualitative, and how to measure them. We will also be learning about properties of matter.

Social Studies: We are continuing our study of explorers. We will be learning about early American colonies and the reasons they were started.

Our 2nd quarter, and 1st semester, ends on December 21. This is an early out day and students will be dismissed at 12:30 P.M. Grades for this quarter will go home on January 5, 2012.

Sincerely,

C. Fielding

Week of December 5-9, 2011

We have a very busy week.

Science: We are having a test on vertebrates/invertebrates on Friday. A study guide went home last week and we have been doing review in class.

We are starting a new unit on matter and measurement. 

Social Studies: We are having a test on Wednesday over chapter 3 of our book. A study guide went home last week and we are also reviewing for this test in class.

We are starting a new chapter on the English and French explorers.

C. Fielding

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28 to DECEMBER 2, 2011

I hope everyone had a nice holiday. We have got some work to do before Christmas break.

Science: We are finishing up our study of animals and will be having a test next Friday, December 9.  We will finish up preparing a study guide tomorrow.

Social studies: We have finished one chapter on explorers and will be having a test next Wednesday, December 7. There is quite a bit of material to learn. The students received study guides today (Tuesday) and we went over them. I am encouraging them to study a little bit each day.

I am sorry that both tests fall close to each other but because I teach two subjects that sometimes happens. We will be doing review in class but each student should spend sometime studying outside of class.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Fielding